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Your support makes all the difference.<\/strong>Read more<\/p>\n A $100-per-person charge for foreigners entering Yellowstone<\/a>, Grand Canyon<\/a> and other popular national parks is stoking apprehension among some tourist-oriented businesses that it could discourage travelers, but supporters say the change will generate money for cash-strapped parks.<\/p>\n The new fee was announced Tuesday by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum<\/a> and takes effects Jan. 1. Foreign tourists also will see a sharp price increase for an annual parks pass, to $250 per vehicle. U.S. residents will continue to be charged $80 for an annual pass.<\/p>\n The change in policy puts the U.S. in line with other countries that charge foreigners more to see popular attractions.<\/p>\n